9th Symposium Driving Simulation

8+9 November 2023 | Braunschweig, GER

 accompanied by the ENVITED research cluster assembly

OBJECTIVE

The Symposium Driving Simulation - SDS brings together industrial and academic experts from the fields of virtual driving simulation, driving dynamics, ADAS sensor technology and autonomous driving. Our format offers a familiar environment for networking and the presentation of scientific approaches, application-oriented results and state-of the art technologies. The focus of the 9th edition SDS is on technical challenges, latest research approaches and state of the art simulation processes. SDS offers the industrial and academic community a better technological access and possibilities for deeper exchange and future collaborations. We offer start-ups and public funded projects a platform for professional exchange, dissemination, and the development of their business relationships.


 

BACKGROUND

Turning the vision of autonomous driving into reality requires a fundamental digital transformation in the development process. The rapidly increasing product complexity and the interaction of the vehicle with a connected environment lead to a multidimensional test matrix of hitherto unknown dimensions. It is obvious that in order to cope with these demanding tasks, a partial shift from real testing to the hybrid / virtual world is necessary in order to develop safely, reproducibly and efficiently. Simulation methods in combination with driving simulators are a key technology. Automotive OEMs and suppliers need to make the numerous possible solutions offered by driving simulators their own, while technology providers have to develop them further for the future. All too often this potential is not fully exploited due to the increasing complexity of these systems and a heterogeneous hardware and software environment. Here, too, continuous research and further development of virtual test methods is necessary to provide engineers with reliable and credible simulation processes.


 

TARGET AUDIENCE

The event is aimed at decision-makers and experts from science and industry in the field of virtual driving simulation, driving dynamics, ADAS, autonomous driving and connected mobility systems.

LOCATION

DLR - Institute of Transportation Systems
Lilienthalplatz 7
38108 Braunschweig
Germany

VRU-SIMULATORS DLR

DLR - Institute of Transportation Systems

Around 250 scientific employees - engineers, psychologists and computer scientists - work at the Institute of Transportation Systems Engineering at the Braunschweig and Berlin sites. They carry out research and development for automotive and rail systems and for traffic management. And in doing so, they contribute to increasing the safety and efficiency of traffic on roads and railways. The close cooperation between DLR's institutes and facilities enables synergies to be exploited with aerospace and energy technology.

The Institute of Transportation Systems was founded in 2001 under the direction of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karsten Lemmer at the Braunschweig Research Airport. It has grown steadily since then and is consistently expanding its research activities. Our scientists work closely with partners and customers from industry, science and politics on a national and international level. After three years of institute management by Prof. Katharina Seifert, Prof. Michael Ortgiese has been acting director since October 1, 2021.

FOCUS TOPICS 2023

  • Virtual Design, Validation and Certification of Highly Automated Driving Functions
  • Modelling of non-motorized Vulnerable Road Users
  • Scenario Generation for AD
  • ADAS Sensor Modelling and Sensor Fusion
  • Perception and Human Factors in Vehicle Driving Simulation
  • Driving Simulator Technologies for Development of ADAS and Driving Dynamics

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

8 November 2023
Annual ENVITED Research Cluster Assembly

(participation only for members of the ENVITED research cluster and invited guests)


10:00 AM
Arrival of the ENVITED Members and Invited Guests
Registration


10:30 AM
Welcome & Introduction
Alexander F. Walser | Automotive Solution Center for Simulation e.V.


10:35 AM
Overview and current status ENVITED research cluster
Alexander F. Walser | Automotive Solution Center for Simulation e.V.


11:00 AM
Presentations & Workshops I


12:00 PM
Lunch Break


1:00 PM
Presentations & Workshops II

Open-Source Model & Simulation Library - Curent Status
Carlo van Driesten  |  BMW AG
         SL1 - Perception Sensor Models


2:30 PM Coffee break


3:00 p.m.
Open-Source Model & Simulation Library - OpenMSL 
Initiation of new sub libraries

SL2 - Traffic Participant Models
SL3 - Scenario Data
SL4 - Static Environment Data
SL5 - Tooling


4:30 p.m. End

8 November 2023
9th Sympsoium Driving Simulation - Day 1

4:30 p.m.
Arrival of the Participants
Registration and visit to the Exhibition

5:00 p.m.
Introduction
Alexander F. Walser | Automotive Simulation Center for Simulation e.V.

5:05 p.m.
SDS Welcome Speech

5:30 p.m.
Presentation

5:50 p.m.
Panel Discussion

6:30 p.m. 
Welcome Reception in the Exhibition Hall & Demonstration of DLR VRU Simulators

9 November 2023
9th Sympsoium Driving Simulation - Day 2

8:30 a.m.
Arrival of the guests
Welcoming over a cup of coffee and visit to the exhibition


9:00 a.m.
Introduction
SDS Organizers


8:45 a.m. 
Presentations


10:45 a.m.
Coffee Break and visit to the exhibition and simulators


11:15 a.m.
Presentations


12:55 p.m. 

Lunch break
Visit to the Exhibition


2:00 p.m.
Presentations


3:00 p.m.
Coffee break and Visit to the Exhibition


3:30 p.m. 
Presentations


4:35 p.m.
Final remarks
SDS Organizers


4:45 p.m.
End of the event

Already confirmed SDS presentations: 

Virtual Homologation of Automated Driving Functions in Germany: Leveraging Simulation
Andreas Lauringer (CEO & CO-founder), Daniel Gamber (CCO)  |  Kontrol GmbH


Towards Zero Prototypes: Right Simulators and Right Models at the Right Time
Micheal Hoffmann (Zero Prototypes Evangelist) | VI-grade


Accelerated Real-Life Testing and Characterization of Automotive LiDAR Sensors to Facilitate the Development and Validation of Enhanced Sensor Models
Marcel Kettelgerdes | Technical University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt


Finding Scenarios that Matter: How Standardized Metadata for Scenario-based Testing will be Key for Collecting Required Data for Your Simulation Environment
Fin Heuer | DLR TS , Rico Auerswald | Fraunhofer IVI


How to Master the Challenges of Successfully Using ASAM OpenSCENARIO
Simon Terres | AVL List GmbH


Implementation of a Validation Environment for an Emotionalizing Sound Design in a Driving Simulator
Manuel Petersen  |  IPEK - Institute of Product Engineering Karlsruhe (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)


Evaluation of the Impact of Infrastructure Measures for the Increase of VRU Safety with a Focus on Vehicle-VRU Interaction
Michaela Rehm  |  DLR  - Institute of Transportation Systems


Complex Sensor System Simulations for Higher Level Automation
Dr. Richard Rapp  |  Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH


CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS


 

Would you like to contribute to the 9th edition of Symposium Driving Simulation?
We would be pleased to receive your abstract (max. 3000 characters excluding title, author(s) and pictures) in one of the following three categories:

  • CATEGORY A - SCIENTIFIC PAPER & LECTURE Present your scientific achievements in a scientific paper and a 25 minute presentation. After acceptance of the abstract you will receive more information about the preparation of the scientific paper. The scientific paper will be published.
  • CATEGORY B - INDUSTRIAL SOLUTION LECTURE Present your challenges, development approaches and latest technologies and services to our expert audience in a 25 minute presentation. The abstract will be published.

  • CATEGORY C - START-UP OR PROJECT PITCH This category offers start-ups and publicly funded collaborative projects the opportunity to generate more attention for their initative. In a short pitch presentation (10min) you can give a summarizing overview. The abstract will be published.

All submitted abstracts are evaluated and selected by a technical expert committee. Please send your abstract informally to events@asc-s.de until 15 September 2023. Participation for speakers is free of charge. The proceedings are published as a digital symposium booklet.

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS (PDF)


SUBMISSION FORM (PDF)

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS


 

SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY

 With our sponsoring and exhibition packages you can reach the decision-makers and top experts of the global driving simulation community and thus ensure even more visibility for your company.

BENEFITS


 

Live expert talks and highlight topics bundled in an unique format and community.

Discuss future challenges, scientific approaches and latest technologies with other experts and gain new impulses for your daily business.

Matchmaking with end users, technology providers and researchers.

Technology providers and associations present their technologies and services at exhibition booths

TICKETS / FEES


 

8 November 2022

Annual ENVITED research cluster assembly

Free of charge and open for all employees of ENVITED member companies / insitutions including SDS welcome reception

  • Lectures & Workshops
  • Networking & Exhibition
  • Event Documentation
  • Catering & SDS Welcome Reception

8+9 November 2022

9th Symposium Driving Simulation
  • Welcome Reception
  • Networking & Exhibition
  • Demo DLR VRU Simulators
  • Conference Proceedings
  • Catering

 

SDS Tickets
€ 290.- excl. VAT - members of asc(s e.V. and VDC Fellbach w.V.
€ 475.- excl. VAT - regular
€ 100.-  excl. VAT - employees of academic institutions / students (members / non-members)
  
Payment Methods: Invoice, PayPal, SOFORT Überweisung, Credit Card (VISA, AMERICAN EXPRESS, MasterCard)



 


IMPRESSIONS OF THE
SYMPOSIUM DRIVING SIMULATION

PAST EVENTS:

It all started with the 1st Symposium Driving Simulation 2015 at FKFS / University of Stuttgart.

More information about the 2nd Symposium Driving Simulation 2016 at TU Berlin  may be found here.

More information about the 3rd Symposium Driving Simulation 2017 at DLR in Braunschweig may be found here.

More information about the 4th Symposium Driving Simulation 2018 at Fraunhofer ITWM in Kaiserslautern may be found here.

More information about the 5th Symposium Driving Simulation 2019 at FKA GmbH in Aachen may be found here.

More information about the 6th Symposium Driving Simulation 2020 - virtual edition may be found here.

More information about the 7th Symposium Driving Simulation 2021 - virtual edition may be found here.

More information about the 8th Symposium Driving Simulation 2022 at IFM in Benningen may be found here.

COOPERATION PARTNERS


 

CONTACT ORGANIZER

asc(s e.V.

Automotive Solution Center for Simulation e.V.

Curiestraße 2 | 70563 Stuttgart | Germany
events@asc-s.de | +49 (0) 711 699659-10 | www.asc-s.de


 

Automotive Solution Center for Simulation e.V.  | Curiestraße 2 |  70563 Stuttgart |  Germany
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